A look at the new essential thinking, collaboration, social, and leadership skills joining the standard school curriculum, with research-based and classroom-tested guidance on how to teach and develop them; how to observe and assess them; and how to report learning progress to students, parents, and families

Introduction -- Meta-level reflection -- Expert thinking -- Creativity and innovation -- Adaptability and agency -- Audience-centered communication -- Synergistic collaboration -- Empathetic social skills -- Ethical leadership -- Grading and reporting systems -- Conclusion.